Smoked: Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Sophisticated Hooker

Back in November of last year, @TommyH2sT and I exchanged some of our favorite cigars. One he sent me was an Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Sophisticated Hooker. It being such a special cigar, I promised him that I would enjoy it at just the right time, like a celebration of some sort. Today was The Day. I celebrated the lucrative sale of my childhood home by finally sparking up that gorgeous 7.25 x 53 figurado.

It was delicious, with some flavors I’d never encountered in another cigar. Notes of scrumptious baking spices and a mouth-watering, graham cracker-like flavor combined with subtle sweet, fruity, and floral essences. Smoothness is an understatement, with ample retrohales being perfectly manageable and delicious. Its draw and burn were perfect. Thank you so very much, Tommy, for sharing such a delightful – and beautiful -- cigar with me! Cheers!